Sanga
About
Sanga is a Local Government Area in southern Kaduna State, Nigeria, also known as Igbunbu. Its headquarters is in the town of Gbantu (Hausa: Gwantu). The Local Government Council is chaired by Bisallah Malam. The area covers 1,821 square kilometres and had a population of 151,485 at the 2006 census. The area is known for agriculture, with crops such as sugar cane, onions, rice and millet, and for the rearing of cows, goats and rams. Its people include the Nandu, Ningon, Tari, Ayu, Ninzam, Numana, Ninte, Mada, Nungu and others, and the area has 10 wards.
History
The article does not describe the formation of the local government area or its key changes beyond a 2014 episode of armed attacks in which many people were killed and displaced from villages including Gwantu, Amber and Paa.
Source: Wikipedia: Sanga, Nigeria
Key Facts
State
Kaduna State
Headquarters
Gbantu (Gwantu)
Chairman
Bisallah Malam
Area
1,821 km²
Population
151,485 (2006 census)